tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post5737393656534381542..comments2024-01-31T05:21:16.492-05:00Comments on ClassicBecky's Brain Food: Of Mice And Men - John Steinbeck's Masterpiece On FilmClassicBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-16726093233324192642019-08-28T04:38:32.659-04:002019-08-28T04:38:32.659-04:00Having seen all three versions, I loved the origin...Having seen all three versions, I loved the original, but the best was the one with the least play... Robert Blake and Randy Quaid were outstanding and I highly recommend watching this version if you get the chance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655196709948032250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-33024301409339293892010-10-04T02:15:54.109-04:002010-10-04T02:15:54.109-04:00I thought Lew Ayres as Candy did a marvelous job i...I thought Lew Ayres as Candy did a marvelous job in the 1992 version. It broke my heart when they shot his dog because it was too old and smelly. And Candy thinking why they wouldn't just do the same to him. That was so sad!!! I'll have to netflix the original one. I love Burgess Meredith.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892859408766903524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-84867477459254002962010-10-02T15:08:48.200-04:002010-10-02T15:08:48.200-04:00A typical Steinbeck story of humanity with all it&...A typical Steinbeck story of humanity with all it's struggles. Really good article!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798373459534377882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-52314856234504723612010-10-01T05:47:20.362-04:002010-10-01T05:47:20.362-04:00I watched it last night too. It was on at 2:15 a....I watched it last night too. It was on at 2:15 a.m. and I deliberately stayed up just to see it. I know I could have DVR'd it, but sometimes there is just something better about catching it when it's one and watching it.ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-87696557654914293592010-09-30T21:25:40.654-04:002010-09-30T21:25:40.654-04:00just saw the original again last night...still mov...just saw the original again last night...still moving..great attention to the narration and language of the novel!!!doctor sabelotodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753057330165133638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-43818576130592570842010-09-21T23:12:31.204-04:002010-09-21T23:12:31.204-04:00Rick, thanks for coming by and commenting on my ar...Rick, thanks for coming by and commenting on my article. You and Sark are in sync about the Sinise version. As I said, I too thought it was excellent. But the original has, for me, more magic. John Malkovich was wonderful, but Lon Chaney's Lenny made my heart ache more. Burgess Meredith was indeed a stand-out as George. What a story!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-47046329312428810612010-09-21T22:51:07.007-04:002010-09-21T22:51:07.007-04:00Becks, I hadn't thought about this movie in a ...Becks, I hadn't thought about this movie in a long time; I really enjoyed your review. I thought Lon was good as Lenny, but I too prefer Malkovich's performancae. Burgess Meredith was is the standout for me in the 1939 version. When I first saw this film as a teen, I only knew him as The Penguin from TV's BATMAN series.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-55858133323687087182010-09-20T22:46:30.162-04:002010-09-20T22:46:30.162-04:00It's great to hear from you all. Bob, 1939 wa...It's great to hear from you all. Bob, 1939 was indeed a unique year for American film. Dawn, you have just got to see this movie. Sark, I liked Sinise's version very much, and I agree that I don't understand why Sinise has been under-utilized as an actor. Malkovich was so good too. Doctor, you feel about this 1939 treatment of Steinbeck's great novel just as I do. I don't exactly know why it isn't as famous as it should be -- perhaps because it came out during that year and over time got a little lost in the shuffle. This is one of the very few movies who did absolute justice to the original novel, and it was superb.ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-17750380754147168102010-09-20T18:48:13.675-04:002010-09-20T18:48:13.675-04:00i do not know why this wonderful adaptation of a c...i do not know why this wonderful adaptation of a classic novel does not receive more respect and admiration ...both MEREDITH & CHANEY are superb...any remake could NEVER equal the dramatic heights of this version..i have seen it many times and it remains a favorite..thanx BECKY for doing service to an enduring AND endearing film!!!doctor sabelotodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753057330165133638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-84359582492848615012010-09-20T09:41:05.552-04:002010-09-20T09:41:05.552-04:00This is an incredibly sad story but is one of the ...This is an incredibly sad story but is one of the very best. I think my favorite adaptation is Gary Sinise's version. Superbly directed and acted. John Malkovich is wonderful, and I've always thought that Sinise was and still is an underrated actor. The version with Blake & Quaid is a little disappointing. Your guess of Quaid's performance is spot on, as he doesn't quite make a sympathetic Lenny. I like Robert Blake, and he's okay but not exceptional.<br /><br />Anyway, great and thoughtful write-up, Becky, and quite a fun read.sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-82344328809433310612010-09-20T08:37:22.513-04:002010-09-20T08:37:22.513-04:00Becky, I have not seen this film. Thank you for yo...Becky, I have not seen this film. Thank you for your wonderful review. 1939. Wow! What a great year for movies!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-19010961993031097782010-09-20T07:15:38.491-04:002010-09-20T07:15:38.491-04:00I also like the original the best. 1939 was truly ...I also like the original the best. 1939 was truly a remarkable year for movies. Most of my favorite films come from that year.quizshowbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558588800132205875noreply@blogger.com